Windows Err Msg: The Specified Path Is Invalid

 Last reviewed: November 30, 1994
Article ID: Q60838
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.0, 3.0a

SYMPTOMS

You receive the following error message soon after you select the Browse feature in the Program Item Properties dialog box of Microsoft Windows Program Manager: 

   The specified path is invalid

CAUSE

This message occurs only when the path statement in the Command Line box is invalid.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, do one of the following:

  1. Delete all text in the Command Line box, then choose Browse.

  2. Type an existing path in the Command Line box, then choose Browse.

The Browse feature in the Program Item Properties dialog box uses the path in the Command Line box as its initial directory to browse. If this directory is invalid, the error message above is displayed.

KBCategory: kbusage kbtool
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a

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Last reviewed: November 30, 1994
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